How to Know When You're Done Growing: Growth Plate Closure Explained

Learn how to determine if you're done growing by understanding growth plate closure and other key signs.

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To determine if you're done growing, consider a few factors. Growth plates in your bones typically close between ages 16-20. A doctor can confirm this through an X-ray. Additionally, if you've noticed a halt in height increase over the past year, or if you’re experiencing mature physical development, you might be done growing.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What age do growth plates close? Growth plates typically close between ages 16-20, depending on the individual.
  2. How can a doctor confirm if I'm done growing? A doctor can confirm growth plate closure through an X-ray.
  3. What are signs that I've stopped growing? Signs include no height increase over the past year and mature physical development.

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